Saturday, May 23, 2020

Saturday Sighting


Hi everyone,

My building check went great again this week.  I wish everyone could visit the grounds right now as the flora is really growing right now!

This week's nugget of nature is a lady bug that landed on me leg while I was walking through checking on the house.

Fun facts about lady bugs:
  • Their average life span is 2-3 years. 
  • Some species help the farmers out a lot, because they eat aphids and other plant-eating insects. 
  • In Europe they are called ladybird beetles. 
  •  Their colouring and spots are meant to ward off predators and make them unappealing.
  • When it feels threatened, it will either play dead, secrete a foul-tasting liquid from the joints in its legs, or both! 
Have a great week everyone.  Stay safe and take care!

Catie Welch














We have had to cancel or postpone events, facility rentals and are unable to open on May 1st resulting in a loss of approximately $15000.00 in planned revenue that is used for utilities, wages, and general operating expenses.  We have cut our expenses as much as possible including reducing staff to one person 7 hours/week, unplugging non-essentials, cancelling the internet and reducing temperatures in the buildings. 

Staff and volunteers raise more than 50% of the revenue needed to operate each year and at this time we have enough funds to operate on a reduced budget until June 30.  We are reaching out to private foundations and applying for government grants, but those funds tend to be project specific and not to be used for general operations.  If you are able to sponsor one of the following categories or make a charitable donation of any amount your support is essential right now.  Can we count on your contribution?
     One Month of Operations $3000         One Week of Operations $750
     One Day of Operations $100               A Donation of Any Amount $_____

All cheques can be made payable to Tyrconnell Heritage Society and mailed to Box 26, 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown, ON, N0L 2M0.  You may also wish to donate online through our efficient and secure account at Canada Helps.  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/tyrconnell-heritage-society/




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